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SCOTUS ruling on EPA over reach is kind of a big deal to the Mo. Ag industry. If Gen Z ever took over the world, it would be easy to get it back...hear why!
A study says what many of us have known all along, progressivism is a mental health issue. If you you suffer from progressivism, please call 1-800-662-HELP. You ever run out of gas...how embarrassing.
Who's rocks the best moustache...John Marsh, Miles Mikolas, or the softball coach at Southern Boone? Pics on our FB page! We pick Winners and Losers of the week.
It's being called a "De-Saster" after technical problems plague Ron DeSantis's announcement he's running for president. Local property assessment's are UP...and that sucks! Texas GOP infighting after house speaker in the state legislature gives a speech while potentially drunk. And...do you remember the old party lines with phones in rural areas when we were kids?
The best part about the DeSantis launch was? Missouri is booming! Listeners share the 'weird' things they collect.
Randy Tobler talks kids and social media. A picture on our FB page goes "locally viral" and we have a new phrase for you this morning..."Bud-Lighting".
DeSantis is choosing an unconventional method of announcing his candidacy for president. Only 1 of us thinks this is a good idea! Economist Aaron Hedlund joins us with some interesting takes on the debt ceiling that we haven't heard a whole lot about.
Raven Harrison scales the GOP Presidential primary on a scale of 1-10 for us....does anyone have a chance of beating Trump? Why are we talking about cheese? Netflix is going to start cracking down on users who share passwords and a 'travel advisory' we think you'll enjoy.
Can KC and STL elect Lucas Kunce over Josh Hawley in the 2024 senate race and we highlight some of the audio from Kunce's ad. Bud Light continues to see 'lighter' profits and now Target is coming under fire for selling "tuck" female bathing suits. These are bathing suits for dudes who think that they are women that allows them to "tuck their stuff".
Missouri's attorney general says the investigation is ongoing into the now-closed Mexico and Fulton hospitals. General Andrew Bailey tells 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" that his office is investigating news reports from 939 the Eagle that included allegations from former Mexico hospital employee Marissa Hagedorn and from State Rep. Kent Haden (R-Mexico) that money was taken out of hospital employees’ checks for health care, but the company didn’t pay the insurance premiums. Bailey tells listeners that his office is still reviewing documents in the case. He's also pleased with the Fabian Goldman Columbia murder guilty plea, and he also is critical of Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas' recent tweet about statewide candidates, saying Lucas is involved in what he calls "performance theatre":
Why is the number of the day "14"? Treasury Secretary disagrees with her boss about the use of the 14th Amendment on the debt ceiling. Chris Arps discusses new STL prosecutor, Cori Bush, and an interesting take on the Bud Light/Dylan Mulvaney issue.
How come there hasn't been a 'surge' at the border? A big fentanyl bust in JC. A STL area HS yearbook features students talking about weird places they've hooked up and other things that are making parents po'd. AG Andrew Bailey talks KC wanting to be a sanctuary city for transgenders and he's going after Joe because Joe is going after your refrigerator.
Can Joe use the 14th Amendment on the debt ceiling battle? Did you know John Marsh used to ride 'crotch rockets'? We feature A Trump Pac attack ad on DeSantis and a listener thinks we've been saying 'gay porn' on the show this morning.
President Joe Biden (D) tweeted yesterday that "MAGA House Republicans are threatening a default that that could cost us millions of jobs and trigger a recession," while they protect tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) says President Biden is the one threatening default, saying the House passed a debt ceiling raise. President Biden and U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California) will meet this afternoon on the debt ceiling, ahead of the deadline. Congressman Alford spoke about the issue in detail this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri". His district includes part of Columbia as well as Hallsville, Sedalia, Clinton, Fort Leonard Wood and Waynesville. He also supports bipartisan efforts to keep AM radio in new cars, noting the numerous rural stations in his 24-county west-central Missouri district. Congressman Alford says AM radio is critical for rural Missouri news and severe weather coverage. He also says a new Columbia district office will open this summer:
Biden says he's 'blameless' if there is no deal on debt ceiling. Remember the STL Prosecuting Atty who said she wasn't leaving office? Well, she left and this is what we know about her replacement.
Electric Vehicles and other things we really regret....like parachute pants....mullets...etc. Congressman Mark Alford shares what he's hearing in the hallways of DC when politicians talk about the debt ceiling.
Hear the moment a Progressive Nebraska lawmaker flips out on transgender legislation. More national news outlets starting to pick up on Hunter Biden story. Nick Knoth from the BBB discusses hiring HVAC techs.
Please listen to this testimony from and FBI Whistleblower and share it with you friends. How are Americans feeling about the debt limit ceiling? Wedding registries that let you see who's already bought what for you.
Local budtenders want to unionize. Does AI scare you or are you excited about it. Oscar Mayer is changing the name of the Weinermobile...and....eh...and list as the show now goes off the rails!
Some members of the FBI have been behaving shamefully. Interesting story with a small local businessman and the economy affects him. Winners and Wieners of the week.
The Columbia Chamber of Commerce has made the beautification of the I-70 and Highway 63 interchange a top priority. Residents have complained for years about trash and litter in that area. Others complain about panhandling in the area. Others want Columbia to consider what Warrenton and O'Fallon have done with their I-70 interchanges. Columbia Chamber president Matt McCormick tells 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" that funding beautification efforts will be a public-private partnership:
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Tarkio) chairs the powerful U.S. House Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill. He joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" this morning. Congressman Graves tells listeners he supports bipartisan legislation to prevent automakers from eliminating AM broadcast radio in new cars, saying 90 percent of Americans are covered by an AM radio station or stations. He also says AM radio is critical in rural Missouri for emergency alerts, weather information and news. Congressman Graves also says crossings will be a key part of the final National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report on the deadly 2022 train collision and derailment in north-central Missouri's Mendon in his district, and he also weighed in on the controversy surrounding embattled U.S. Rep. George Santos (R-New York). Congressman Santos is charged in a 13-count federal indictment. Congressman Graves describes Congressman Santos as a "professional con man":
Dems want to get rid of Santos. R's want to get rid of Shiff fer brains. When politicians aren't taking care of their mental health, how does that affect us, the people? Did you ever have a "mix cd"?
Randy Tobler discusses politicians takes on abortions and what Republicans will have to do regarding their stance on abortion. JC Councilman Scott Spencer discusses parking issues downtown and then Matt McCormick talks about the 2 big things we've learned when it comes to revamping the 70/63 interchange.
6th District congressman Sam Graves on saving AM Radio and what the hell is happening in DC?! Did you pass your first driving test....what was the hardest maneuver to pull?
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher (R-Des Peres) says the Legislature could have hit a grand slam on Friday, but instead hit a double or possibly a triple. While he's pleased with the session, Speaker Plocher tells 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri" that some senators put themselves above the state on Friday, describing their behavior as selfish. Speaker Plocher is pleased the Legislature has passed bipartisan legislation to end state taxes on Social Security benefits. Under the bill, Missouri’s senior homeowners would be spared from rate hikes on property taxes. If the governor signs the bill, it would be up to counties to approve the property tax breaks for people 65 and older. Speaker Plocher is also pleased with I-70 transportation funding. He says he couldn't be more proud of his 111-member GOP House caucus and of the entire 163-member House:
Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe responds to SOS Jay Ashcroft regarding him raising taxes....both of them are running for governor. Listen as one liberal tries to explain away the Durham report. Don Weaver with the Columbia Police Officer's Association discusses the officers who are resigning after a Use of Force incident. We celebrate Stephanie Bell being honored at the ZONTA event in JC.
Raven Harrison discusses Progressives reax to Durham report. Why are some taco joints duking it out in court and on social media. Is parking to Jefferson City as roll carts are to Columbia? One of the main developers of AI says this could be very bad.
House Speaker Dean Plocher discusses his chamber's take on the recently ended legislative session. Celebrating Stephanie Bell and why are some 'marijuana shop' workers marching outside the 'marijuana shop'?
Missouri's lieutenant governor says the one thing that is for certain in the Missouri Senate is that nothing is for certain. He's referring to the chaos that happened Friday in Jefferson City on the final day of Missouri's 2023 session. The final day featured finger-pointing and GOP infighting in the Senate. Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe (R-Jefferson City), who's running for governor, says there are positives from the session. One of them is $2.8 billion to six-lane I-70 across Missouri. Kehoe describes that as a game-changer. He's also pleased with a bipartisan bill that passed which will end state taxes on Social Security benefits starting in 2024. That bill is now on the governor’s desk:
